MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS HSS Fat Strats

MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS HSS Fat Strats — a signature-grade Stratocaster platform engineered for players who demand SRV-calibre tone, feel, and identity without the Fender American Signature Series price tag. Finished in Vintage Sunburst over a resonant Swamp Ash body, loaded with a full Wilkinson HSS pickup set, and appointed with boutique-level details, the ST14SA-VS is the Fat Strats answer to the Fender SRV Signature.

Why the ST14SA-VS Competes with the Fender American Signature SRV

The Fender American Signature Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster is revered for its Swamp Ash body, vintage sunburst finish, and expressive single-coil voice. The MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS matches that DNA — Swamp Ash top, Vintage Sunburst gloss finish, 25.5" scale, C-profile maple neck, Rosewood fretboard — and raises it with a Wilkinson HSS configuration that adds humbucker power the SRV Signature never offered. Same soul. More tonal range. Signature-grade craftsmanship.

Wilkinson HSS Pickup Configuration — The Fat Strats Advantage

The ST14SA-VS is equipped with a full Wilkinson HSS pickup set — one black humbucker at the bridge and two black single-coil pickups at the middle and neck positions. Wilkinson pickups are renowned in the boutique and professional guitar world for their tight, articulate output, low noise floor, and exceptional dynamic sensitivity.

• Bridge Humbucker (H): Thick, harmonically rich, hum-cancelling power — crushing rhythm tones, singing lead sustain, zero 60-cycle hum. Ceramic magnet structure for punchy, high-output character ideal for rock, blues-rock, and modern genres.
• Middle Single-Coil (S): Warm, glassy, articulate tones with excellent note separation — perfect for clean rhythm work and the iconic in-between quack tones that defined SRV's clean channel sound.
• Neck Single-Coil (S): Smooth, full, expressive clean tones with a silky top-end — the go-to voice for jazz-inflected leads, warm chord work, and lyrical phrasing in the SRV tradition.

Together, the Wilkinson HSS trio gives you the full tonal spectrum: from sparkling Strat cleans to fat, humbucker-driven power — all in one guitar.

5-Position Switch + Neck Mini Switch — Signature Custom Control

The ST14SA-VS retains the classic 5-position blade switch for full pickup selection versatility:

1. Bridge HB | 2. Bridge HB + Middle | 3. Middle | 4. Middle + Neck | 5. Neck

An exclusive Neck Mini Switch — discreetly positioned between the Volume and Tone dials — allows instant Neck pickup activation in any switch position, enabling split-coil blending, out-of-phase tones, and creative tonal layering. This is a hallmark feature of Signature and Custom Strat designs, elevating the ST14SA-VS well beyond a standard Strat configuration.

Swamp Ash Body in Vintage Sunburst + Black Pick Guard

The Swamp Ash body top — the same tonal wood choice as the Fender American Signature SRV — delivers lightweight resonance, open grain character, and natural sustain. Under the rich Vintage Sunburst gloss finish, a warm amber-to-dark-brown gradient honours classic guitar heritage. The contrasting Black Pick Guard frames the black Wilkinson pickups and chrome hardware in a visually striking composition that is both vintage-inspired and distinctly modern.

Exquisite Triangular Pearl Celluloid Fret Markers

Custom Triangular "Tree-Like" Pearl Celluloid position markers — an exquisite inlay design that evokes the silhouette of a stylised tree or arrowhead at each fret position. Crafted from Pearl Celluloid, these markers catch stage light with iridescent shimmer, providing exceptional fret visibility while projecting a profound custom identity. This is the kind of detail found on boutique and signature instruments.

Trapezoid Chrome Machine Heads on MetalGear Vintage Sunburst Headstock

The elegant MetalGear headstock — finished in matching Vintage Sunburst — is fitted with Trapezoid Chrome Machine Heads, a refined tuning key profile that blends vintage aesthetics with smooth, precise tuning stability.

Full Specifications

• Body: Swamp Ash top, Vintage Sunburst gloss finish
• Neck: Maple, C-profile, satin urethane back finish, bolt-on
• Fretboard: Rosewood, 9.5" radius
• Scale Length: 25.5" (nut to saddle)
• Pickups: Wilkinson HSS — Bridge Humbucker + Middle Single-Coil + Neck Single-Coil
• Controls: 5-position blade switch, Neck Mini Switch, Volume (all PU), Tone (all PU)
• Bridge: Chrome standard tremolo, 6 individually adjustable saddles
• Hardware: Chrome — Trapezoid machine heads, female jack plate, bolt-on neck plate
• Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable
• Fret Markers: Triangular Pearl Celluloid
• Pick Guard: Black

Vol: Shapes Volume all PU | Tone: Shapes Tone all PU

The MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS is not just a guitar — it is a statement. For the guitarist who demands SRV-level tone, more identity, and more control from their Strat. Best value for your money.